Who do you blame when parents argue or get divorced? Chuckles the Clown explains that just because parents argue, it doesn’t mean they will get divorced. And if they do divorce it is never the child’s fault. Sometimes, stuff happens. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy.

“Portia’s Incredible Journey” is a novel about overcoming adversity, family separation, and coming of age for Portia Maddox, an eleven year-old African-American girl. In her incredible year filled with giving herself insulin, bullying, and the threat of her family breaking up, Portia must learn to understand the words of Grandma Ruth, “Life’s a succession of storms that makes us grow stronger.”

Detective Mya Dove's worst nightmare came true: she's sleeping over at her enemy Angel's house. Angel's parents might be divorcing, but there's no proof and it won't be easy to find. Can Mya discover the truth and stop their divorce before it's too late?

Children’s author, A. Daniels, introduces you to Anna. Anna is an 8-year-old girl who spends the weekends with her father. The author invites you to come along and see how Anna spends time with her dad. Illustrations have been added to help children understand what they are reading and allow them to analyze the story.

Gillian’s future stepmother, Amber just won’t go away no matter what Gillian tries to do. Now Amber is planning her wedding, and Gillian hates the junior bridesmaid’s dress Amber has chosen for her to wear. Gillian thinks the color looks like something she smears on a bologna sandwich or worse. As the war of wills continues between them, Amber takes Gillian on a shopping trip for a new dress.

Grades 3rd-8th
Divorce is a devastating and a hurtful issue for adults and it can be even harder for children to deal with. This eBook is dedicated to every child who has been impacted by a separation or divorce. Alex is an eleven year old boy who is finding it extremely hard to handle the fact that his father has moved out and does not spend as much time with him

Cyril Squirrel & his family had nested in the great oak tree for generations, building the squirrel house & adding to it as their family grew. After sheltering in a nearby barn one night during a fierce storm, Cyril returned to find his family tree had been struck by lightning & was split right down the middle. How will Cyril's friend Betsy Barn Owl show Cyril how to look at this split positively?

Emily's parents have recently split up.She wonders,with her and mom feeling so sad,how will they both make their annual trip to pick out the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season?
A snowflake makes them both believe in the Christmas spirit again.

Bad things are happening in Gillian Sandler’s life. Just after her ninth birthday her parents announce that they are getting divorced. If that wasn’t enough, her dad is leaving for a younger woman named Amber whom he intends to marry.

Isabel is a bit disappointed to receive Days-of-the-Week underwear for her tenth birthday, but she soon realizes that the gift has some hidden surprises. If Isabel wears the wrong pair, she will relive a day from the previous week. At first she has fun rerunning her favorite days, but when her parents ambush her with some very bad news, Isabel finds a new use for her magical birthday gift.